Thermomix TM7 User Manual

Thermomix TM7

Before You Start

Congratulations on purchasing your Thermomix TM7!

1. Please read this document carefully before using the Thermomix TM7 and its accessories for the first time.
2. Familiarize yourself with your Thermomix TM7.
3. Attend a demonstration with a Thermomix Consultant and watch the tutorials online and on your appliance.

 About this Document

Important Safety Information

This manual contains important safety information. To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all precautions and instructions in this manual before use. The manufacturer and the seller assume no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained while assembling or using this product. Keep this manual for future reference.

Range of Features and Accessories

Some of the features described in this document may not be available in all regions. For further information, please contact your Thermomix Consultant.

Copyright

The copyright for text, design, photography, and illustrations lies with Vorwerk Home & Co. KmG, Switzerland. All rights reserved. This publication may not – in part or in whole – be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted or distributed in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the express prior consent of Vorwerk Home & Co. KG.

Obligations of the User

To ensure that your Vorwerk appliance and accessories operate correctly, please follow the guidelines below:

• Read all accompanying documents carefully.
• Keep the documents provided in a place where they can easily be accessed, should you need to refer to them.
• Ensure that any damage is repaired without delay and that damaged parts are replaced immediately. For assistance with this, please contact Customer Happiness (US & Canada).

Product Overview

A TM7™ Mixing bowl

1. Lid cap
2. Lid
3. Lid openings
4. Stainless steel bowl
5. Mixing bowl insulation cover
6. Volume measuring marks
7. Mixing knife shaft
8. Mixing knife
9. Sealing ring
10. Knife locking lever
11. Handle
12. Contact module and contact pins
    You process and heat food in the mixing bowl. The mixing bowl consists of the mixing bowl lid (2) with lid cap (1), the stainless steel bowl (4), the mixing knife (8), and the insulation cover (5) with knife locking lever (10) and handle(11). During cooking, the lid cap stays on the mixing bowl lid. You can remove the lid cap when you clean the mixing bowl lid or before you put the Varoma®on. The stainless steel mixing bowl has volume measuring marks (6) in 0.5 liter /17 oz increments. The maximum fill quantity is 2.2 liters / 75 oz (“max” mark).
    
    
    B Thermomix base
13. Opening for the mixing knife
14. Mixing bowl contact module
15. Slider fooT
16. Scale feet
17. 10-inch multi-touch display
18. Power button
    The base has a large touchscreen display (17) and a power button (18) . The slider foot (15) can be found at the back. If you lift the base at the front, you can conveniently pull it towards you and move it across the worktop. The feet at the front (16) provide stability along with the slider foot, while also functioning as weighing scales. The mixing bowl is connected to the base via the mixing bowl contact module (14). On speed settings higher than 2, the mixing bowl and mixing bowl lid (2) are securely locked on the base.
    C Varoma®
19. Varoma® lid
20. Varoma® tray
21. Varoma® dish
    The Varoma® consists of three parts: the dish, tray, and lid. The Varoma® dish and the Varoma® tray have slots to allow the release of steam. The slots allow you to stream on all levels. The tray gives you the option of steaming additional ingredients. For example, you can cook potatoes in the simmering basket (E) within the mixing bowl, vegetables in the Varoma® dish, and fish on the tray. TheVaroma® is covered by the Varoma® lid.
    D Spatula
22. Spatula hook
23. Spatula stand
24. Spatula dough releaser
25. Spatula tip
    You can work with the spatula in the mixing bowl. Foods such as batters, mousses, and ice cream are easy to remove from the mixing bowl using the flexible tip. The spatula also has a practical hook (22), with which you can remove the simmering basket (E) from the mixing bowl when hot. You can use the dough releaser function (24) to rotate the mixing knife (8)so that you can safely and easily release dough.
    E Simmering basket
26. Simmering basket lid
27. Opening for spatula hook
28. Oval opening
    Using the simmering basket, you can steam ingredients such as rice, meat, and vegetables at 100 °C / 212 °F inside the mixing bowl while shielding them from the mixing knife. The simmering basket lid (26) is permanently attached and must not be removed at any time. When the food is still hot, carefully open the lid with the spatula by inserting the tip of the spatula horizontally into the oval opening (28).
    F Butterfly whisk
    The butterfly whisk ensures uniform stirring, allowing for even mixing and heating, and is useful for whipping cream and beating egg whites. The butterfly whisk is easy to insert and equally easy to remove and clean. The butterfly whisk may only be used up to max. speed setting 4 with a max. temp. of 100°C./212°F for a max. 2 hours and must be removed before starting Pre-clean Mode.

Intended Use

1. Use the Thermomix TM7 only for its intended purpose as described in these operating instructions to prevent risks to you and other people and to prevent damage to the Thermomix TM7, or to other property and equipment.
2. The Thermomix TM7 is a kitchen appliance intended for the preparation of food in domestic households.
3. The Thermomix TM7 is intended to be used only by adults. It may not be used by children, not even when supervised by an adult.
   • Keep children away from the Thermomix TM7 at all times.
   • Please ensure you warn children of the potential dangers of heat/steam development, hot condensation, and hot surfaces.
   • Close supervision is necessary when the Thermomix TM7 is used near children.
   • Never allow children to play with the Thermomix TM7.
4. Thermomix TM7 is not intended to be used for deep-frying food.
5. Thermomix TM7 and its accessories are not intended to be used in the microwave, on the stove, or in the oven.
6. Thermomix TM7 may only be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or a lack of experience and/or knowledge, if they are supervised or instructed about the safe use of the Thermomix TM7, and understand the resulting hazards.
7. The appliance may only be used for its intended purpose.
   • No other use is permitted.
   • The manufacturer bears no responsibility for damage resulting from improper use.
   • If the appliance is subjected to technical modifications, the warranty and liability for material defects shall be rendered invalid. For further information, see chapter Limited Warranty/Liability for Material Defects.
8. When working with the Thermomix TM7, please follow the instructions in all the accompanying documentation as well as on the display. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages resulting from improper use.

Operating Limits

Maximum Fill Quantities

For Your Safety: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Your safety is our top priority. Read all instructions and make yourself aware of the dangers and risks before using the appliance for the first time. If you are aware of the risks and take appropriate care, accidents can be prevented.

Choosing a Safe Setup Location

Risk of Electric Shock Moisture Ingress

• Protect the appliance and especially the electrical components from moisture.
• No water or dirt should enter the base (B).
• Do not hold the base under running water or immerse it in water.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors under any circumstances.

Risk of Electric Shock: Improper Handling

• Never pull the electrical plug from the socket by the power cord, only by the plug.
• Never carry the appliance by the power cord.
• Only operate the appliance on an electrical socket installed by a qualified specialist.
• Unplug the appliance when it is not in use.
• Never put your fingers into the holes that are intended for the contact pins on the mixing bowl (14), and do not insert any objects into these holes.

Fire Hazard: External Heat Sources

• Do not place the appliance on heated or heatable surfaces, such as stove tops, induction stoves, or similar. The appliance and its accessories contain both visible and non-visible metal elements and can be heated by an induction stove.
• Keep the appliance a sufficient distance from hot surfaces and external heat sources (e.g., stoves, toasters, etc.)
• Also, always keep the power cord away from heat sources.

Fire Hazard: Incorrect Electrical Connection

• Only plug the base into an electrical socket installed by a qualified specialist that is sufficiently dimensioned for operating the appliance (see type plate).
• Never use power strips, extension cables, or other equipment between the socket and the appliance.

Risk of Scalding and Injury: Lack of Stability

• Place the appliance on a clean, solid, and even surface.
• Ensure that there is sufficient distance between the appliance and the edge of the work surface.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
• Keep children away from the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is running. It could move and fall over, especially at high speeds, chopping programmes, or in certain modes.

Material Damage Steam

• Ensure that there is sufficient clearance above and around the appliance. If you place the appliance directly under furniture, cabinets, and fittings (shelving units, wall units or similar), they could get damaged by any steam that is released.
• Also take into account the additional height of the Varoma® (C).

Material DamageDelicate Surfaces

• Do not place the appliance on delicate surfaces. The sliding function or any movement during operation could scratch the surface. If you are not sure whether the surface is susceptible to scratching, test it in an inconspicuous area before setting up the base or using the sliding function.

Working with Care at High Temperatures

Risk of burns and scalding: Hot food and hot liquids

• Take extra care when cooking at high temperatures.
• Never exceed the maximum fill quantities.
• Handle the mixing bowl extremely carefully when it is filled with hot food.
• Be careful not to knock over the mixing bowl. At speeds up to setting 2, the mixing bowl is not locked on the base and could tip over.
• Do not move, slide, lift, rock, or tip the base during operation or when the mixing bowl is filled.
• Never disassemble the mixing bowl when filled. Take it off the base and empty it before releasing the lock.
• Make sure that the mixing bowl lid cap (1) sits correctly on the mixing bowl lid (2).
• Take extra care when adding hot liquids to the mixing bowl.
• Allow very hot foods to cool before adding them to liquids in the mixing bowl.
• Never take the mixing bowl off the base during operation.
• Never try to open the lid with force.
• Only use the appliance with a clean mixing bowl lid.
• Take extreme care when making and using caramel, as it cools very slowly.

Risk of Burns and Scalding Boiling Over

• Always cook soups, casseroles, and jams at a temperature no higher than 100 °C / 212 °F.
• If boiling over occurs, lower the temperature or press the power button (18) to cancel the cooking function.

Risk of Burns and Scalding Excess Pressure

• Always cook soups, casseroles, and jams unlocked (max. speed setting 2).
• Ensure that the openings in the mixing bowl lid remain free from food and other obstructions, and do not cover the openings with anything. If the steam cannot steadily escape, excess pressure will build up inside the mixing bowl and the hot contents could suddenly and uncontrollably overflow.
• Should you notice the lid lifting during a locked cooking process, stop the cooking process by pressing the power button (18). Wait for the appliance to release the lock.

Risk of Burns and Scalding Hot Steam

• Keep away from steam and the steam openings in the Varoma® lid.
• Do not touch the mixing bowl lid and lid cap when processing hot food.
• Make sure that the steam can always escape steadily and unhindered: Do not cover the openings and always keep several slots in the Varoma® dish unobstructed.
• Remove the lid cap (1) from the mixing bowl lid (2) before placing the Varoma® dish (21) onto the mixing bowl lid, and make sure that the Varoma® dish is correctly positioned on the mixing bowl lid so that nothing tips and falls out.
• Handle the Varoma® dish extremely carefully when hot and filled with food. Hot liquid from the dish can drip through the steam openings on the bottom. For that reason, place the dish on a plate or on the inverted Varoma® lid when removing it from the mixing bowl lid, so that you do not scald yourself.
• Tilt the mixing bowl lid (2) and the Varoma® lid (19) away from the face and body when opening it to prevent contact with the escaping steam.

Risk of Burns and Scalding Cooking with the Simmering Basket

• Proceed with care when removing the simmering basket (E) to ensure that you do not scald yourself on the hot food.
• Only take the hot simmering basket (E) out of the mixing bowl using the TM7™ spatula. Ensure the hook of the spatula is securely hooked (22) onto the notch of the simmering basket by its hook (27) before lifting the simmering basket out of the mixing bowl.
• Once you have put the simmering basket down safely, remove the spatula to prevent the simmering basket from tipping over.

Risk of Burns and Scalding Hot Fat (Browning Mode)

• Take care when heating fat as it can splatter.
• Never pour fat that has already been heated into the mixing bowl, and never heat oil without other ingredients. If there is a delay in adding the ingredients, the hot fat will splatter excessively.
• The mixing bowl and the accessories (e.g., the spatula) must be thoroughly dry when using them in combination with hot fat. Even a small amount of residual water or small drops of water can cause excessive splattering.
• Follow the instructions for Browning Mode on the display.

Risk of Burns and Scalding Hot Surfaces

• Handle the mixing bowl, mixing bowl lid and lid cap, mixing knife, and accessories with care, particularly during and after the preparation of hot food.
• Only use the designated handles and grips when touching all components.
• Allow the stainless steel bowl and the mixing knife to cool sufficiently before disassembling the mixing bowl and removing the mixing knife.
• Never use the stainless steel bowl (4) without the insulation cover (5).

Initial Startup

Choosing the setup location

1. It is recommended that you keep your Thermomix TM7 in a permanent position in your kitchen so that you can operate it easily.

When deciding where to put your appliance, please pay attention to the following:

1. Read and observe the essential safety requirements at the set-up location, see Choosing a Safe Setup Location [} 7].
2. Be sure to place your Thermomix TM7 on a clean, solid, and even surface so that it cannot slide.
3. Ensure that the ventilation opening on the back of the base is kept clean (free of grease splashes, etc.).
4. Remove the protective film from the display.
5. Pull the power cord out of the Thermomix TM7 and connect the Thermomix TM7 to a suitable wall socket. Ensure the plug is fully inserted and the appliance is properly grounded.
6. You can choose whatever length of power cord you need, up to 1 m / 3.28 ft. If you do not need the whole length of the power cord, the remaining length can be kept inside the Thermomix TM7.
7. Do not place the base on the power cord, as this will affect the stability of the Thermomix TM7 and the function of the scales.

Familiarizing Yourself with the Accessories

Here you can find out how to use the accessories. WARNING: Familiarize yourself with the general safety requirements before use, see For Your Safety: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

You process and heat food in the mixing bowl. The mixing bowl consists of the mixing bowl lid (2) with lid cap (1) , the stainless steel bowl (4) , the mixing knife (8), and the insulation cover (5) with knife locking lever (10) and handle(11). During cooking, the lid cap stays on the mixing bowl lid. You can remove the lid cap when you clean the mixing bowl lid or before you put the Varoma on. The stainless steel mixing bowl has volume measuring marks (6) in 0.5 liter /17 oz increments. The maximum fill quantity is 2.2 liters / 75 oz (“max” mark).

Disassembling the mixing bowl

To disassemble the mixing bowl, proceed as follows:
CAUTION: Allow the mixing bowl to cool sufficiently before disassembling it, so that you do not burn yourself.

1. Slide the locking lever away from the handle.
   CAUTION: The mixing bowl is now unlocked. Do not turn it over as the mixing knife and stainless steel bowl could fall out and injure you.
2. Carefully hold the mixing knife at the top and remove it from the mixing bowl.
   CAUTION: The mixing knife blades are sharp. Do not cut yourself.
3. Hold the inner bowl by the rim and lift it up to remove it from the insulation cover.

Assembling the mixing bowl

To assemble the mixing bowl, proceed as follows:

1. Place the stainless steel bowl into the insulation cover. The positioning aid tab on the stainless steel bowl should point towards the mixing bowl handle.
2. Insert the mixing knife.
   CAUTION: The mixing knife blades are sharp. Do not cut yourself.
3. Slide the locking lever towards the mixing bowl handle.

Spatula

You can work with the spatula in the mixing bowl. Foods such as batters, mousses, and ice cream are easy to remove from the mixing bowl using the flexible tip. The spatula also has a practical hook (22), with which you can remove the simmering basket (E) from the mixing bowl when hot. You can use the dough releaser function (24) to rotate the mixing knife (8)so that you can safely and easily release dough.

Simmering basket

Using the simmering basket, you can steam ingredients such as rice, meat, and vegetables at 100 °C / 212 °F inside the mixing bowl while shielding them from the mixing knife. The simmering basket lid (26) is permanently attached and must not be removed at any time. When the food is still hot, carefully open the lid with the spatula by inserting the tip of the spatula horizontally into the oval opening (28).

How to Insert the Simmering Basket

1. Place the simmering basket (E) into the mixing bowl from above. The hook for the spatula should point towards the handle on themixing bowl.

How to Remove and Open the Simmering Basket

WARNING: Risk of Scalding! Proceed with care when removing the simmering basket to ensure that you do not scald yourself on the hot food.

Use the spatula to remove the simmering basket.

1. Place the hook of the spatula into the opening (27) on the simmering basket. Ensure that the hook is inserted in the notch and securely attached to the simmering basket.
2. Lift the simmering basket out of the mixing bowl using the handle of the spatula. You can then transfer the simmering basket to the sink to allow any water to drain away.
3. Once you have put the simmering basket down, remove the spatula to prevent the simmering basket from tipping over. You remove the spatula by releasing the hook from the notch.
4. When the food is still hot, carefully open the lid with the spatula by inserting the tip of the spatula into the oval opening.

Troubleshooting

Technical Data

TM7™ (Type: 75A, Type: 75B)

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions of base (WxDxH): 253 mm x 405 mm x 122 mm (9.96 x 15.96 in x 12.2 in)
• Dimensions of mixing bowl (WxDxH): 205 mm x 280 mm x 237 mm (8.07 in x 11.02 in x 9.33 in)
• Dimensions of base including mixingbowl (WxDxH): 253 mm x 405 mm x 336 mm (9.96 in x 15.94 in x 13.23 in)
• Dimensions of Varoma® (WxDxH): 383 mm x 275 mm x 131 mm (15.08 in x 10.83 in x 13.1 in)
• Weight of base: 6500 g (14.33 lbs)
• Weight of mixing bowl: 2100 g (4.63 lbs)
• Weight of Varoma®: 840 g (1.85 lbs)

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